Meðhöndlun
Meðhöndlun is an Icelandic term that denotes the act of handling, processing, or treating something. It is a broad concept used across many fields to describe the actions taken to manage, transform, or organize materials, information, or people. The exact meaning depends on context, but the core idea is that something is subject to organized intervention or management.
In healthcare and clinical settings, meðhöndlun refers to the management of a patient, including assessment, diagnosis,
In environmental, industrial, and waste management contexts, meðhöndlun describes how substances or materials are treated or
In information and data management, meðhöndlun covers processing of data, especially personal data. This includes collection,
Ethical and regulatory considerations accompany meðhöndlun across domains, highlighting safety, privacy, transparency, accountability, and environmental stewardship.